ARC FLASH ANALYSIS, LABELING & SAFETY PROGRAM
The Martin Technical Arc Flash Analysis, Labeling and Safety Program is one of the most comprehensive in the industry and offers customers a variety of options to choose from. Customers may elect to implement the complete program or to just select particular services for their needs.
OBJECTIVES
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 Determine if the potential for a hazardous arc-flash exists in equipment that employees work on or near while the equipment is exposed and energized.
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Determine the minimum safe working distance (arc flash boundary) from the equipment.
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Determine the appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) required to avoid a permanent injury from an arc flash.
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Reduce or eliminate as many of the potential arc flash hazards identified in the analysis as possible.
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Inform workers of the results and provide the arc flash hazard and electrical safety training.
DELIVERABLES
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Updated One-Line Electrical Drawings
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Arc Flash & Electrical Hazard Analysis
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Short Circuit Analysis
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Coordination Analysis
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Recommendations and Corrective Actions Report
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Labeling
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Training
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Compliance with OSHA
PROCESS
PHASE I: UNDERSTANDING CUSTOMER NEEDS & DATA COLLECTION
Phase I is the labor intensive phase of the arc flash hazard study, typically taking half of the total effort required to complete the analysis. After understanding the customer’s needs and situation, data on your electrical system is collected. Collection is done on-site by qualified persons in appropriate PPE; preferably assisted by a qualified facility employee or someone knowledgeable of the plant electrical equipment and facility layout.
Data collected for the analysis includes transformer nameplates, conductor sizes/number
per phase/lengths, motors larger than 75HP, circuit breaker catalog numbers and settings,
fuse catalog numbers, and on-site generator nameplates. Generally all the data is
collected without disturbing facility operations. Proper labeling of each disconnect - as to
its purpose (in accordance with NEC® 110.22), is required in order to complete an
accurate analysis. If the facility has overhead plug-in buss ducts a man-lift and operator
must be provided to collect the information.
The data includes developing one-line electrical drawings for your facility or plant. Providing us with current one-line electrical drawings can be very helpful in the data collection process and help speed the process.
PHASE II - ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS AND HAZARD ANALYSIS
Phase II is a multi-facetted phase beginning with the input of the data from the one-line
diagrams and collected data into the analysis program. Using the program, a licensed Professional Engineer will determine the following values for each point of concern in the facility:
In addition, we will provide you with a Short Circuit Analysis and a Coordination Analysis in the report.
PHASE III - REPORT PRESENTATION & CONSULTING
Phase III includes delivery of the report and a presentation of the results of the “Arc-
Flash Hazard Analysis” The report will also include “Findings” of concern:
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Inadequate interrupting ratings,
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Improper coordination of protective devices
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Itemized list of arc flash hazards greater than a Hazard/Risk Category 1
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Recommendations and corrective actions for each of the “Findings” of concern.
We will review the findings and recommendations with the management team. This review includes understanding what changes might want to be implemented before the arc flash labeling is done. As part of Phase III, consulting assistance can be provided to develop or update the facility’s Electrical Safety Program and Electrical Policies to address the “Findings” of the Arc Flash Hazard Analysis. This may also include assistance in selection of the appropriate PPE.
PHASE IV – ARC FLASH LABELING
The NEC®and NFPA 70E require labeling of equipment to warn of potential arc flash
hazards. Subject to the requirements of the facility, labels are provided and attached for each analyzed point of concern. The labels provide information about voltage, arc flash boundary, and required PPE.
PHASE V - TRAINING
Training is a critical part of completing the arc flash program. Labels and equipment aren’t any good if the workers don’t understand how to properly work with them. In addition, many arc flash problems can be eliminated with a proper preventive maintenance program.
American Trainco, parent company of Martin Technical, is the leading provider of facility and maintenance training and offers on-site training, open enrollment training and online refresher training for workers and management. The training is specifically designed for electricians, technicians, contractors, vendors and service personnel that might be working around energized equipment. Post analysis training is most often an on-site session at a time selected by the customer. New employees and those needing annual refresher courses can opt for our open enrollment courses or online courses.
American Trainco Arc Flash courses carry college credit recommendations from the American Council of Education and offer CEUs approved by the Maintenance Training Association of the Americas.
WHY MARTIN TECHNICAL FOR ARC FLASH ANALYSIS & ELECTRICAL SAFETY?
CUSTOMIZED PLANS
Martin Technical understands that each facility and plant is unique and each company has different needs. That’s why we customize our programs for our customers and provide you with options to fit your needs and budget.
UNAFFILLIATED AND NON-COMMERCIAL
Martin Technical does not sell or endorse electrical equipment, supplies or maintenance services like many of our competitors. Our goal is to simply provide you with best and most economical electrical safety program to ensure the safety or your workers. You won’t be pressured into buying new equipment or services if it isn’t necessary. We simply make the recommendations and then consult with you on your options, letting you make the final decision.
COST EFFECTIVE
Many of our competitors will charge a lot of time and money for the data gathering stage by using their own workers who they often need to fly in to your facility. We prefer to work with your staff and a local qualified electrician to keep costs down, decrease time and to better familiarize those who have worked on the equipment or might work on the equipment in the future.
At the labeling stage, many competitors get the labeling done immediately and then go back and charge for re-labeling after you implement improvements. We provide time for you to make any changes you desire before the labeling is done. This saves you money and gets you the system you want sooner.
NO CORNER CUTTING
A Short Circuit Analysis and Coordination Analysis are included in every arc flash analysis we provide one-line electrical drawings to keep your facility up to code. An electrical safety program and arc flash analysis is much more than just slapping some labels on electrical boxes. If you are going to invest time and money in a program, make certain you are getting the full value of the services.
TRAINING OPTIONS & EXPERTISE
American Trainco, parent company of Martin Technical, is the global leader in facility and maintenance training with more expertise and options than anyone in the industry. With state-of-the-art on-site training, open enrollment courses and online refresher courses, we are the most comprehensive program in the industry.
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